It’s not new, but I was inspired to write about it after using it today in a Starbucks. AT&T provides free Wi-Fi for iPhones in any Starbucks, but the litany of tasks one has to perform in order to gain access to this free Wi-Fi is a pain in the ass. It’s a series of confirmations via the text messaging application. By the time you actually get access to the free Wi-Fi, you’ll want to lie down for a nap.
This app does the work for you. When I acquired it, it was free, but now has a price tag of $2.99. Not bad if you find yourself in or near a Starbucks with your iPhone with relative frequency, like I do.
You simply enter your phone number to set up the app. Then, when you’re in a Starbucks (or anywhere that has AT&T Wi-Fi, like an airport or something), connect to the Wi-Fi in your System Preferences, then open the Easy Wi-Fi app, and voila! You’re connected.
NOTE: this app only works for the iPhone, not the iPod Touch.
